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Revelation 13:9

New Testament Apocalyptic ASV (1901)

What does Revelation 13:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “If any man hath an ear, let him hear.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

If any man hath an ear, let him hear.
Revelation 13:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Revelation 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6And he opened his mouth for blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, [even] them that dwell in the heaven.
7And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and there was given to him authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation.
8And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, [every one] whose name hath not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb that hath been slain.
9If any man hath an ear, let him hear.
10If any man [is] for captivity, into captivity he goeth: if any man shall kill with the sword, with the sword must he be killed. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
11And I saw another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like unto lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
12And he exerciseth all the authority of the first beast in his sight. And he maketh the earth and them dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose death-stroke was healed.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“If any man have an ear, let him hear.] And diligently attend to this mystical description of antichrist, as being matter of some difficulty to understand, as well as of great moment and importance, and seriously consider it, that he may know him, and his followers, and avoid them; (see Gill on “<660107>Revelation 1:7”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A general exhortation. Christ's own words of monition calling solemn attention.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“If any man have an ear, let him hear - See the notes on Revelation 2:7. The idea here is, that what was here said respecting the “beast” was worthy of special attention, as it pertained to most important events in the history of the church. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:9-10 The scene (13:1-10) ends with a dramatic conclusion patterned on Jer 15:2; 43:11. Anyone with ears to hear must pay attention, because judgment is coming (cp. Rev 2:7, 11, 17).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Rev 2:7, Rev 2:11, Rev 2:17, Rev 2:29 Revelation 13:10”
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